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KA04 SYE

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,031 mi
Last recorded209,031 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 209,031 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 209,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 180,005 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 180,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 144,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 144,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,460 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,460 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

center brake light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,589 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM HAS FLAT SPOT BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM HAS FLAT SPOT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working flickers and goes off (BRAKE LAMP UNIT CONNECTED) (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM HAS FLAT SPOT BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM HAS FLAT SPOT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,808 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 54,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,129 miles

both rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 3 Oct 2012 46,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,154 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,740 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 15,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,714 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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KA04 SYE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KA04 SYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KA04 SYE registered?

KA04 SYE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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